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In Senegal, opposition denounces 'constitutional coup' after presidential election postponement7 February 2024
Lawmakers backed postponing this month's polls until December 15 during a lengthy and heated debate, which at times descended into shoving and pushing.
The pr…
Senegal to open inquiry on constitutional council's handling of presidential selection process2 February 2024
The creation of an investigative committee into the candidate selection process was comfortably adopted, rousing cries of joy from parliament, RFI's corresponde…
Senegal passes constitutional amendment abolishing post of prime minister16 May 2019
The post of Senegal's prime minister was officially abolished after ratification of the respective constitutional law by Senegalese President Macky Sall on Tues…
A wave of constitutional reforms in West Africa13 July 2016
A number of countries in West Africa are undergoing a constitutional reform process, in pursuit of stronger, democratic institutions: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote …
Senegal referendum approves constitutional reforms, including shorter presidential terms 24 March 2016
Senegal has voted overwhelmingly in favour of limiting presidential terms to five years, the country's interior minister said on Tuesday, after a weekend refere…